Dbanj - — Oliver Twist

"Oliver Twist" by D'banj, released in 2012, is widely regarded as a watershed moment for Afrobeats, playing a pivotal role in globalizing the genre. Produced by , the track is celebrated for its infectious, high-energy fusion of Afrobeat and electronic dance music. Critical & Commercial Reception

: The song made history as the first Nigerian single to enter the UK Official Singles Chart Top 10 , peaking at No. 9 on the iTunes UK downloads chart and No. 2 on the UK R&B chart. It was also ranked #4 on NotjustOk’s Top 20 Songs of 2011. Musical & Lyrical Themes Dbanj - Oliver Twist

: The song’s success led to D'banj signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music , helping to normalize bold self-branding in Nigerian pop culture. Recent Developments "Oliver Twist" by D'banj, released in 2012, is

In 2025, the song returned to headlines when D'banj addressed an unauthorized sampling by Latin artist . While D'banj expressed pride in the global reach of the melody, he noted that his legal team was handling the situation to ensure proper clearance and industry standards were met. 9 on the iTunes UK downloads chart and No